Pipeline Deal Could Change Canada... If It Gets Built

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential impact of a new oil pipeline from Alberta through B.C. on Canada's economy and energy security.

Another pipeline promise but will this one actually get built? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney say a new oil pipeline from Alberta through B.C. is moving ahead, with construction expected to begin in 2027. But after years of delays, political battles, and cancelled projects, many Canadians are asking: is this finally happening, or is it another empty promise? How would a new pipeline impact Canada’s economy, energy security, jobs, and cost of living? And what obstacles still stand in the way? Join David Leis live with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, and Chris Bloomer, former CEO of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, as they break down what this project could mean for Canada’s future and share policy solutions.

People in this episode

Host: David Leis

Guests: Dan McTeague, Chris Bloomer

Topics covered

• pipeline construction
• Canada economy
• energy security
• political challenges
• job impact
• cost of living

Keywords

• pipeline
• Canada
• economy
• energy security
• construction
• jobs
• politics
• cost of living

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canadians for Affordable Energy, Canadian Energy Pipeline Association

Places: Canada, Alberta, B.C.

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